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as of Tuesday, January 28, 2014

The Board of Directors of QueensCare has named its scholarship fund as a small tribute to Gene and Marilyn Nuziard for their 16 years of service to QueensCare. During 8 years as Chairman of the Board and through his ongoing service as a member of the board and many committees of the board, Mr. Nuziard has shared his knowledge and experience from the national business community to help QueensCare develop and expand the programs it offers today to the underserved of Los Angeles County.

Amount

Scholarship recipients may be awarded up to $9000 per year for students in a 4 year university. Those attending professional or community colleges and part time students are eligible for smaller awards. The funds may be used for tuition, fees and books.

Eligibility

Students should be enrolled in one of the healthcare disciplines listed above. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required for community college and professional school students, 3.25 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students. Funding is available to those whose family income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and who express an interest in working with the underserved here in Los Angeles County upon graduation.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit:

A Gene & Marilyn Nuziard Scholarship & Loan Fund Application Form.

A one page typed personal statement addressing the following:

Achievements

Academic Potential

Career Goals

Community and / or school involvement

Scholarship and Student Loan Applicants are required to submit two “Evaluation Forms” with letters of recommendation attached. The letters of recommendation can be from any of the following: teacher, professor, guidance counselor, community leader, church leader, and / or immediate supervisor.

The individual (evaluator) should comment on your scholastic achievements and personal strengths such as enrollment, academic abilities and potential, maturity, motivation, self-confidence, leadership, perseverance, extra curricular activities, and community involvement.

Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify the completeness of his / her application and submit it to QueensCare by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be included in the pool for consideration.

Notification

Applicants will be notified by mail.

Information

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact QueensCare's Administrative Department at (323) 669-4353.

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To enter, students write a 600 word maximum essay on the following prompt:

Selection Process

Essays will be read by a committee and the winner selected based on merit and creative storytelling. The winning essay will be published here on July 31 along with the winner’s name and photo. Funds will be sent directly to the winner’s college/university to be used toward their tuition.

Deadline: June 30, 2014

Eligibility

Must use a mobility device such as a wheelchair, power scooter, crutches or rollator on a regular basis.

Email your essay along with your full name, contact information, school year, college acceptance letter or transcript, and physician’s statement of diagnosis to scholarship@justwalkers.com by June 30, 2014.

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